State Trading Organization (STO) introduces low-carbon cement; or “Green Cement” to the Maldivian construction market.
The low-carbon cement is STO’s move towards introducing a more eco-friendly alternative in replacement of conventional cement products.
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According to STO, the “Green Cement” will effectively help in reducing environmental impact rising from the cement manufacturing and construction industries. The low-carbon concrete will reportedly have lower levels of hydration heat compared to conventional cement products.
The company’s decision of replacing conventional cement with low-carbon concrete is reflective of its commitment towards promoting carbon neutrality.
Moreover, STO confirms that the low-carbon cement is manufactured using recycled raw materials and use comparatively lower Carbon-dioxide content. As per STO, the “Green Cement” will reduce CO2 emissions between 10 to 15%.
Low-carbon concrete was first developed by Denmark cement manufacturers in 1998 in their quest to seek eco-friendly options to reduce the carbon footprint.
The eco-friendly cement uses comparatively less energy resources in its production process, while the usage of recycled raw materials do not reduce its quality. The Green Cement uses ground granulated blaster-furnace slag (GGBS) as replacement of conventional concrete ingredients.
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